Planning Commission

MINUTES OF THE LITTLE CHUTE PARK PLANNING COMMITTEE OF JANUARY 4, 2022 Call to Order Meeting was called to order by Bill Peerenboom at 6:00 p.m. Member Roll Call PRESENT: Ruben Wittman, Cary Luitjens, Jodie Rietveld, Tammy Plate, Bill Van Berkel ABSENT: Jerry Schumacher, ALSO PRESENT: John McDonald, Parks, Recreation & Forestry Director ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes from Nov 2 were approved through a Consent Agenda with a motion by T Plate and a second by C Luitjens to approve. Approved unanimously. TERRACE TREE PROGRAM (DISCUSSION/ACTION): Fall planting of terrace trees was approved by the village board. The cost of trees will increase from $60 to $80. The trees were chosen and berry trees will no longer be offered due to the mess the berries create. There will be a choice of larger trees for wider terraces and those that are shorter for under power lines. J Rietveld motioned with recommendation to move forward with tree planting with the cost and tree choice as discussed. B Peerenboom 2nd and approved unanimously. PLAYGROUND CLIMB-AROUND: The older climbing structure at Doyle Park has surpassed its lifespan and is now missing 2 posts making it dangerous to use. These posts are no longer manufactured so would like to remove this equipment. B VanBerkel made a motion to have this piece of equipment removed, J Rietveld 2nd. Approved unanimously. COMPREHENSIVE OUTDOOR RECREATION PLAN (CORP) (DISCUSSION/ACTION): The updated plan was presented. All changes that were discussed at November meeting have been made. R Wittman motioned to approve the CORP as presented, J Rietveld 2nd, approved unanimously. KAYAK LAUNCH/STORAGE RACK/RENTAL PROGRAM (DISCUSSION/ACTION): An anonymous donor has offered to cover the cost of a storage rack next to the Kayak Launch to hold kayaks that can be rented. Kayak Wisconsin will supply 4 kayaks and run the rental program which can be accessed through a phone with Blue Tooth. Blue Tooth will be used to unlock the locks that hold the Kayak, paddles, and life jackets. 20% of the revenue will be returned to the village for maintenance of the launch area. B VanBerkel made motion to approve the program as discussed, C Luitjens 2nd, approved unanimously. DIRECTORS REPORT: • Zone E for tree pruning is in progress. Ash tree removal for Zone A is planned for 2022. • $649 was spent for repair of leak in Surge Tank at the pool. • Winter break staff are working on refurbishing picnic tables and pool training booklets. ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDA: None ADJOURNMENT: Motioned by J. Rietveld, seconded by T. Plate to adjourn at 6:32p.m. – Motion carried unanimously. By: ________________________________ Jerry Schumacher, Park Planning Chair